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Lower Back Pain, Swollen Leg, Feet, Ankles. Working In Standing Position. Taking Medication. Suggestions?
I am 52 year old white woman that works as a correctional officer 12 hour shifts sanding on concrete. I have lower back problems and foot surgery. my legs ,feet, ankles swollen and thob. it is hard to walk on my feet . they hurt. I have dr prescription orthodics. they are really look bad after a12hour shift standing. can sta in bed and elevate my feet and still have excruciating pain. what is wrong
you must try to ease off continuous weight bearing by intermittent frequent sit ins for few minutes and try to elevate the foot on a chair in front. Also use Foam on insole of the footwear.Find time to do hot fomentation of foot dipping in warm water for 15 minutes twice a day
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Lower Back Pain, Swollen Leg, Feet, Ankles. Working In Standing Position. Taking Medication. Suggestions?
you must try to ease off continuous weight bearing by intermittent frequent sit ins for few minutes and try to elevate the foot on a chair in front. Also use Foam on insole of the footwear.Find time to do hot fomentation of foot dipping in warm water for 15 minutes twice a day